LISBON BACKYARD ULTRA
Seemingly a simple race, Backyard Ultra has been described as one of the most mentally and strategically complex races in the world.
28 SEP 2023
MONSANTO, LISBOA
"IT'S EASY UNTIL IT'S NOT"
- Lazarus
RULES
LISBON BACKYARD ULTRA
1. ROUTE
Loop or out and back
Must be 4 miles 880 feet in length
Metric equivalent 6.706 kilometers
2. STARTING CORRAL
Measured to fit entire starting field
Corral stays the same size thru out the event
Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell
3. STARTS
Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last
Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start
All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts)
4. LOOPS
Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed
No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners)
No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed)
Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
No artificial aids (including trekking poles)
Slower runners must allow passes.
5. TIME
Lap time measurement is optional (may or may not exist by the organization).
6. WINNER/RESULTS
The winner is the last person to complete a loop
All others are technically DNF (did not finish)
Results of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given.
If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
7. CAP
Race must be open and ended.
Directly from the original rules – www.backyardultra.com
OTHER INFORMATIONS
SUPPORT TEAM
Do you have a friend willing to join this adventure? He can assist in the start/finish zone. It is not possible to provide support during the course of the test. In the first ten laps, support is limited to 1 escort per rider.
SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT
Front lights (or equivalent) are mandatory after dark. Reflective equipment is advised.
We recommend equipment suitable for moderate cold, but be prepared for different weather situations such as wind, rain or warmer temperatures.
There will be medical support on site. The medical team, together with the organization, will have the authority to withdraw runners from the event if they determine that it is not safe for them to continue.
It is important to inform the race organization before leaving the venue. If you are going to drive, make sure you rest and recover properly before continuing on your journey.
WATER AND FOOD
The test runs independently. Food and hydration is the responsibility of the runners. However, there will be potable water on site to refill bottles, canteens or other liquid containers.
DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL ZONE
You can bring your own shelters. Please choose small or medium sized tents so that we can all fit in the space. Space occupancy is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The area is next to the departure/finish area and the Environmental Interpretation Center of Monsanto, which kindly provided the use of bathrooms during the event.
As the race progresses, we ask that eliminated runners remove their support zones from the start/finish area to allow the remaining runners in the race to have seats closer to that area.
Eliminated riders/team are welcome and invited to stay to support the other riders, within the established rules.
TIME
In the starting/finishing area there will be a stopwatch that marks the time of the race and that will stop timing as soon as the last runner arrives or retires.
IMAGES
If you do a lot of laps, we will probably be able to take pictures of you. Later it will be made available on our platforms.
AWARDS
Backyard Ultra is about challenging ourselves and going further. But we want you to take something home with you to remember this adventure. The winner of the event also receives a 100% credit for the next Lisbon Backyard Ultra and a Silver Ticket to participate in the Portuguese Team in the World Team Championship.
RETURNS POLICY
There are no refunds. However, unforeseen events happen. If you withdraw from the event by the 8th of September 2023, we will give you a 100% credit towards the next Lisboa Backyard Ultra. If you withdraw after September 8th, you will receive a 50% race credit. If you withdraw after September 18th, you are not entitled to credit.